Chronopia Swamp Goblin Shaman on Drone figure:
Swamp Goblins share the belief that they are as much a
part of the Fallen Lands as any plant or animal in the jungle.
The most striking example of this coexistence can be seen
in the relationship between the Swamp Goblins and the Yellow
Lotus flower. The Yellow Lotus and the Swamp Goblins are
effectively symbiotic; the Yellow Lotus only grows in areas
of the jungle where the Goblins dwell. The Goblins use the
Lotus in almost every aspect of their lives from food, drink
and medicine, to poisons and even for communing with the
Spirit World.
By careful preparation and consumption, the Shaman can
pass into the Spirit World where they learn the wisdom of
their ancestors and seek guidance in leading the tribe.
While the Yellow Lotus holds a special power to Shaman,
all Swamp Goblins partake of the lotus for only by doing
so can they hear the Song of the Fallen Land. Evidence of
their reliance on this powerful drug can be seen in their
yellow eyes which are saturated with the essence of this
most exotic of flowers.
Only Shaman know the secrets of preparing the Yellow Lotus
for its many uses and as such enjoy a high status above
any other in the tribe. A powerful Shaman can do much to
raise the standing of the tribe and all tribes hope that
their Shaman might one day become Elder Shaman, emerging
from the Spirit World ahead of all other contenders to take
his place at the Tree of Life.
The Shamans generally prefer to ride into combat situations,
having earned the right to be born on the backs of the mosquito-like
Drones that are bred by the tribe as flying mounts. This
allows the Shaman to make the most of their skills and move
over the battlefield bringing aid to their comrades or attacking
the enemy where they will. The Shamans are able to empower
their people with mystical concoctions of drugs and spores
which allow them to fight with even greater efficiency.
They are also able to attack the enemy by dropping the nests
of vicious hornets among them or by showering down the seeds
from the deadly Yukka. Shaman have also been known to channel
the power of the Fallen Land itself against their enemies.
This miniature is made from metal.
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